Scherers Early Origins

The surname Scherers was first found in Austria, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this nation a landmark contributor to the development of Europe.

Scherers Spelling Variations

Scherers Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Scherer, Scher, Scherers, Schere, Scherr, Scherrer and many more.

Scherers Early History

Scherers Early History

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Scherers Early Notables (pre 1700)

Scherers Early Notables (pre 1700)

During this period prominent bearers of the name Scherers were Barthelemy Scherer (1747-1804), who was an Austrian general in the French army, headed Napoleon's army during the Italian...

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The Great Migration

The Great Migration

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Theobald Scherer, who arrived in New York in 1709-10; Ulrich Scherer arrived in Philadelphia in 1727; as well as Jacob Scherer in the same year; over fifty more Scherers came to this city between 1720-1750. Jan Jacob Scherr came to Philadelphia in 1732.

Colletta, John P. They Came In Ships. Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1993. Print.

Burke, Sir Bernard. Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Peerage and Baronetage, The Privy Council, Knightage and Compainonage. London: Burke Publishing, 1921. Print.

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